Infectious Diseases
The Infectious diseases topic features the latest news, guidelines, education, EMS training and tips related to infection control and EMS role in prevention the transmission of and caring for patients with infectious diseases.
Disaster medicine expert Dr. Alex Isakov weighs in on infectious diseases on the horizon
Long-term care facilities are at risk of becoming hotbeds of growth for the fungus that is rapidly spreading across the United States
The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans
“It’s a mixed story” in which some things could have gone better but others went well, said Dr. Tom Frieden, a former CDC director
Disease activity remains high in many states, and a second surge is possible, experts say
Much of the increase is driven by older people and those with existing health problems, CDC director says
Mpox was selected after some agencies had independently started using other names such as MPX or MPV
The research also shows the effectiveness of on-site vaccine clinics and educational programs, as well as vaccine mandates
“COVID was the ultimate bully. It bullied every other virus for two years,” said Dr. Mark Griffiths. As COVID-19 rates go down, “they’re coming back full force”
“The safety equipment industry deserves high praise for your work during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the physician-scientist
A person in Maryland died, another lost a pregnancy and at least 13 cases have required hospitalization
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the plan, which also includes training for EMS providers on helping sexual assault survivors
“People need to be smart about it when they’re in places where this rare amoeba actually lives,” said former public health epidemiologist Brian Labus
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
Identify, isolate, and inform: The current situation on COVID, Ebola and Monkeypox
Nearly 400 people a day are dying from COVID-19, but the public psychological impact has become less profound
EV-D68 virus occasionally can cause experience limb weakness and a progressive form of paralysis in young children, and it appears to be increasing
Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
The hope is that the bivalent shots will thwart another winter surge
Learn how the condition, which impacted Actor Ashton Kutcher’s vision, hearing and equilibrium, can present when symptoms are severe
Our cohosts tackle monkeypox, state licensure, innovative recruitment solutions and the NREMT certification proposal
Over 15,000 cases have been confirmed, and five pediatric cases have been reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Many changes were announced, but the full slate must be approved by the Department of Health and Human Services secretary to go forward
Federal money and other resources to fight the virus will be made available
The proclamations allow emergency medical personnel to administer vaccines to qualifying individuals
With the U.S. now leading the world in monkeypox cases, providers should be aware of the symptoms and how to properly treat patients
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
The path of the disease is unknown, but more than 2,400 U.S. cases have been reported as part of an international outbreak that emerged two months ago
FirstNet’s Paul Patrick on resolving communication challenges during MCIs, pandemic response
In his new book, he says the key ideas are the team, improving testing, speeding vaccine and treatment development, and shoring up health systems
“We are making it possible for anyone who needs to be tested to do so,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
Infectious disease experts say they are tracking cases and may reactivate an antibody treatment protocol
Grady EMS medical director, Dr. Lekshmi Kumar, said that the team is trained and expects more such calls